Safety info for Safety & Police:
General: Felt safe with common sense.
Watch Out: Station area sketchy after dark.
Scams: Hidden charges on bills.
Stay smart, stay safe.
Getting a SIM card in Safety & Police
Started by BuffaloBill · 20 Mar 2026 · 1939 views
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20 Mar 2026 at 19:12
Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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21 Mar 2026 at 03:57
Not sure I agree about that area. I found a different part to be better value.
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22 Mar 2026 at 01:14
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 7/10 destination.
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22 Mar 2026 at 12:14
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 8/10 destination.
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24 Mar 2026 at 07:58
With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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24 Mar 2026 at 17:44
100% agree. The variety is hard to beat.
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25 Mar 2026 at 13:17
I'd also recommend downloading WhatsApp before you go. Essential.
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25 Mar 2026 at 14:07
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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25 Mar 2026 at 15:22
Adding my experience from 3 weeks ago.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
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25 Mar 2026 at 17:44
Did you use the local sites or find girls at bars?
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26 Mar 2026 at 03:05
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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26 Mar 2026 at 04:07
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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26 Mar 2026 at 04:59
Not sure I agree about that area. I found a different part to be better value.
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26 Mar 2026 at 09:44
Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were lower when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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26 Mar 2026 at 10:19
Been going for years. The scene has stayed consistent.
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26 Mar 2026 at 23:56
How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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27 Mar 2026 at 09:45
Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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